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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.62, 2,080.37 and 1,035.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.62, 2,080.37 and 1,035.93 is: 1,429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.62 : 2,080.37 = 1,035.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.62/2,080.37 = 1,035.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.62x = 2,080.37 × 1,035.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.62x = 2,155,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,120.28/1,507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.49

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